eSwatini National Arrested for August 2024 ‘Revenge’ Shootings in uMlazi

• Melusi Dlamini, a Swati national, has been arrested for the uMlazi shooting.
• The mass shooting incident occurred on 17 August 2024, in V/6 Section.
• Six men were killed when two suspects opened fire at a gathering.
• The motive behind the attack was reportedly revenge related to a previous fight.
• Dlamini faces serious charges including six counts of murder.
• The investigation is ongoing as police search for a second suspect.

Investigation Results in Arrest of eSwatini National

Police have recently arrested a suspect linked to a gruesome mass shooting in uMlazi that left six men dead in August 2024. Melusi Dlamini, a 28-year-old national from eSwatini, was apprehended in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, during an operation by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit. The arrest marks a significant development in a year-long investigation into the brutal attack that occurred at an informal settlement in V/6 Section.

Details Surrounding the Fatal Shooting Incident

The tragic incident unfolded on 17 August 2024, when the victims were socializing. They were approached by two men supposedly looking for cigarettes. It turned deadly when the men returned, instructing three women in the group to lie down before they opened fire on the six men, who succumbed to their injuries at the scene, shocking the local community. Police are looking into the motive behind this heinous act and have suggested that it was driven by vengeance due to a prior altercation involving Swati nationals.

Ongoing Search for Second Suspect in Shooting

Dlamini faces multiple charges, including six counts of murder, along with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. He made his first court appearance in the uMlazi Magistrate’s Court, where he opted to abandon his bail application. The case has been postponed until 14 August 2025, as law enforcement continues to seek a second suspect believed to be connected to this violent event. Officials urge the community to assist with any information that could help find the second perpetrator involved in this tragic occurrence, emphasizing the importance of public tips in ongoing investigations.

The recent arrest of Melusi Dlamini in connection with the mass shooting in uMlazi highlights the relentless efforts of law enforcement to bring justice to the victims and the community. As investigations proceed, the police remain on the lookout for a second suspect and are appealing to the public for assistance in resolving the case. The tragic event underscored the serious issues of violence and vendetta in the area, drawing community attention to the underlying tensions that led to such an occurrence.